Magic serpent. (Cf. B108, B112, B123, B161–165.) — Mythoi

Motif

Magic serpent. (Cf. B108, B112, B123, B161–165.)

Animals. · Magic animals. · Other magic animals. · Magic birds, fish, reptiles, etc. · view the constellation · filed as B176.1

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Finnish The Kalevala , Rune XIX
Depth Commentary Psychology of the Unconscious: A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido , Part II — CHAPTER IV
Indian / Hindu (Sanskrit epic) The Ramayan of Valmiki (Griffith verse translation) , Book 6, Canto 44

Filed across the traditions

Irish myth Cross
India Thompson-Balys.
general Type 516
general BP I 42f. (Gr. No. 6)
general *Liljeblad Tobiasgeschichte 184f.
general Norlind Skattsägner 41ff.

Within the index

Filed under Magic reptile.

2 finer motifs beneath it

Serpent as deceiver in paradise Magic snake can compress himself to minute size and expand to giant size

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Animal as patron of wealth Treasure-producing serpent's crown. (Cf. B108.1, B115.1, B176) Wise reptile Wisdom from serpent Bridal chamber invaded by magic dragon (serpent). (Cf. B176.1.)

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